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Quantum Leap S2E8 — Jimmy

8.5

Quantum Leap•Season 2•Episode 8

Jimmy

8.5/10 · 778 votesNov 22, 198947 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 2•+0.9 vs season avg

October 14, 1964: Since mainstreaming the mentally disabled is not yet a popular concept, Sam must help Jimmy LaMotta, the "slow" young man he's leaped into, get a job and gain his co-workers' acceptance, to prevent his brother from returning Jimmy to the institution.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.

Written byRobert Wolterstorff, Paul M. Belous

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Seasons5

Cast2

Scott Bakula

Scott Bakula

Sam Beckett

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Al Calavicci

Crew6

James Whitmore Jr.

James Whitmore Jr.

Director

M

Mario Di Gregorio

Editor

Michael W. Watkins

Michael W. Watkins

Director of Photography

D

Diamond Farnsworth

Stunt Coordinator

R

Robert Wolterstorff

Writer

P

Paul M. Belous

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Jimmy" is episode 8 of Quantum Leap season 2. It scored 8.5/10 from 778 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Robert Wolterstorff, Paul M. Belous, it aired on November 22, 1989.

Next: E9 · So Help Me God Best of Season 2